How long is the commute from Wind Lake, WI?
Workers who live in Wind Lake, WI take an average of 32.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
12.3% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.8 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Wind Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Wind Lake | Racine County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.3% (±4.6 points) | 77.4% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±3.5 points) | 8.6% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.4 points) | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±2.1 points) | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.3% (±3.4 points) | 9.9% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Wind Lake, the average commute is higher than in Racine County (23.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wind Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Racine County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Racine County, Wind Lake ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2 of 29.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wind Lake
| Vehicles available | Wind Lake | Racine County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±3.0 points) | 5.2% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.4% (±10.8 points) | 34.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% (±8.5 points) | 39.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.2% (±7.6 points) | 20.9% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Wind Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Racine County (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wind Lake
| Wind Lake | Racine County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.3% (±3.4 points) | 9.9% (±0.9 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±2.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.3% (±3.1 points) | 91.1% (±0.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wind Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Racine County (91.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wind Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Lake | — | 32.8 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Tichigan | 3.0 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Muskego | 3.2 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Big Bend | 4.6 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Waterford | 5.3 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Town of Waterford | 5.4 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Vernon | 6.7 mi | 29.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Raymond | 7.6 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Town of Dover (Racine County) | 7.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Muskego, WI (22.9 minutes), Big Bend, WI (24.7 minutes), Waterford, WI (25.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Racine County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wind Lake | 32.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 2 | Tichigan | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 3 | Browns Lake | 26.3 minutes (±9.3) |
| 4 | Eagle Lake | 23.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Bohners Lake | 21.9 minutes (±4.5) |
Wind Lake is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Norway, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wind Lake
How long is the average commute in Wind Lake?
Workers who live in Wind Lake, WI take an average of 32.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wind Lake without a car?
4.2% of households in Wind Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wind Lake?
12.3% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Wind Lake worked from home, and 93.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wind Lake CDP, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wind Lake CDP, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wind Lake CDP, Wisconsin
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Wind Lake CDP, Wisconsin (place:87675, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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